Arthur Loves Watermelon is a difficult platformer the place you might be cursed to leap each few moments, requiring particular timing to outlive.
This sport is a 2D platformer all about somewhat squirrel that very a lot loves watermelon. Throughout his time in his land, he has began consuming tons of the sacred watermelon, which induced a witch to wish to steal them! When the witch stole his watermelon, she cursed him in order that he must bounce continuously and uncontrollably.
And that is the place the true problem is on this platformer. Each three beats, your character jumps into the air. This isn’t supreme, however there’s a counter within the higher left hand nook which may give you a little bit of a heads up, however on the identical time, it’s so much to look at. Arthur Loves Watermelon is a difficult sport and your entire mechanic of at all times leaping is one that you just do must get used too.
Amassing watermelons kind of reveals you the best way to go, however there are different issues to gather in ranges like keys that unlock completely different areas and potions. Some potions allow you to bounce a second time while you hit them whereas others pause your curse for a small period of time (which lets you get to different areas). You see, there are tons of spikes all over the place. Together with robotically leaping, you’ll be able to sprint and likewise glide if you’re within the air, which strikes you round quicker.
With these two talents, Arthur Loves Watermelon looks like a enjoyable sport to speedrun. It’s received loads of tough moments, however as quickly because the leaping sample clicks, you’ll be able to actually really feel glad as you bounce instantly via a stage. There are a couple of completely different worlds to play via with assorted to grasp. I received the prospect to rage stop the sport a number of occasions on the Bilbao Unbiased Video games Convention the place I did get a gummy deal with every time I received pissed off (which is really a terrific advertising and marketing technique).
Arthur Loves Watermelon is at the moment in improvement, however within the meantime, you’ll be able to add it to your Steam Wishlist.